Karram: Customer trust a key factor in success

MESC Specialised Cables has won a major contract from Consolidated Contractors International Company SAL (CCIC) to supply $2.5 million worth of instrumentation cables for the ORC-Mina Al Fahal Isomerisation Unit Project in Oman, the cable company reported.

MESC regional manager Said Al Karram, who announced the contract, said the company had worked with CCIC on several large projects earlier, including Ras Laffan Common Cooling Water in Qatar.
Oman’s first oil refinery operated by ORC was constructed in Mina Al Fahal for producing gasoline, jet fuel, LPG butane, gas oil, kerosene and bunker fuel. The initial capacity of 50,000 bpd was subsequently increased to 80,000 bpd to satisfy growing domestic demand as well as exports.
ORC is planning to set up an isomerisation unit to improve the octane rating of straight run gasoline by isomerising the n-paraffins to branched isoparaffins. The process involves conversion C4, C5 and C6 feed streams into their various isomeric equivalents. The feedstock for the unit will be a mix of light naphtha, which is being produced in the refinery, and condensate from Oman LNG.
“Having a good product is merely a qualifying criterion in today’s competitive industry but providing a high level of support is what clinches the deal,” said Karram.
“Our main priority is focusing on our customer’s needs and requirements. It’s their trust in the MESC brand and team that was a major factor in positioning the company as one of the leading cable manufacturer and suppliers, not only in the region but also worldwide,” he says.
“Yet another significant gain in the year 2006 was expanding into new markets. We are proud to compete in places such as the East Area Projects EPC3 Bonny River in Nigeria with JGC Corporation of Korea.”
The official commented that 2006 had turned out to be a very good year for the company with many contracts having been won.